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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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